Tuesday’s remarks were not the first time Aso has sounded off about Taiwan and how a conflict over the island would represent an emergency for Japan. Read more
The appointments seem to reflect Ishiba’s desire to maintain internal party harmony ahead of a general election and reward those who have supported him. Read more
The former defense minister is highly regarded among the public and local chapters of the ruling party, but it’s a different story when it comes to LDP lawmakers. Read more
The decisions of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, his predecessor Yoshide Suga and LDP Vice President Taro Aso will heavily influence the result. Read more
It’s unclear whether his recent call for the return of slush funds pocketed by former faction members represents his true beliefs or a strategic move. Read more
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week said that he will not seek reelection as LDP president and will step down after the party picks his successor. Read more
Once it became clear that his chances of winning the September vote were minimal, Kishida chose to prioritize the party’s interests. Read more
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso held talks with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday evening, as Japan scrambles to cover all its bases in the... Read more
Taro Aso, a former prime minister who currently serves as vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with U.S. presidential ca... Read more
Two factions in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party face a rocky road ahead after they decided to continue their activities as policy-based groups without dissolving themselves. Read more
